Mooney Grove Dog Park
Summary
SCH Number
2023050046
Public Agency
Tulare County
Document Title
Mooney Grove Dog Park
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/2/2023
Document Description
The proposed project would result in the development of a Dog Park within the existing footprint of Mooney Grove Park, in Visalia, California. The Project will consist of an area of l 70x 150 ft. The outer portion will consist of a newly constructed sidewalk, the inner portion will be enclosed and divided into 2-sections to separate large from small dogs. The enclosed area will house dog exercise and play equipment as well as seating areas for owners. Water and sewer lines will be developed to provide drinking water and drains for maintenance. Additionally, a new parking structure will be developed within the Mooney Grove Park for patrons who wish to specifically utilize the Dog Park. The Dog Park promotes outdoor recreational activity for the public and provides dog owners with the opportunity to unleash his or her dog within a confined area, eliminating the danger of the dog getting lose outside of the park; as such, the public will benefit as the dog park will provide a safe space for dogs to socialize, reducing anxiety toward new situations, and creating calmer dog-neighbor's. Additionally the dog park will reduce the number of off-leash dogs in other public spaces, making it easier for leash laws to be enforced elsewhere in the community. The development of a dog park encourages outdoor recreational activities for dog owners and their pets, specifically at Mooney Grove Park.
Contact Information
Name
Hector Guerra
Agency Name
Tulare County Resource Management Agency
Job Title
Chief Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Visalia
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Mooney Blvd
Other Location Info
27000 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
4 Cal. Code Regs. 15301 and 15303) Existing Facilities and New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
The activity is covered by Sections 1530 l Class I Existing Facilities and 15303 Class 3 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures ( 14 Cal. Code Regs., § 15303 ). As noted above, the project is to place a Dog Park within Mooney Grove Park to create recreational opportunities for the public. Therefore, the application of CEQA Section 15303 is applicable and appropriate for this project.
County Clerk
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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